Production Leader

  • Leicester
  • Full-time
  • Permanent

About a career with Elis

Are you a hands-on leader, passionate about delivering exceptional service and operational excellence in the healthcare sector?

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. With over 50,000 employees across 28 countries, we provide essential, sustainable services to the industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

We have a great opportunity for a Production Leader to join our site at Leicester.  You will work closely with the Production Manager and other internal teams to drive continuous improvement across the site. Your focus will be on maximising the efficiency of production operations, developing and engaging team members and fostering a culture of lean thinking and operational excellence.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 14:00


Your Mission at Elis

  • Uphold the company’s vision, values, and policies at all times.
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and promote team wellbeing.
  • Oversee delivery performance—timeliness, quantity, cost, and quality.
  • Structure and manage staffing levels based on forecasted volumes and budget.
  • Communicate targets and results clearly; collaborate with support functions.
  • Achieve and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Lead and support the production team to maintain operational excellence.
  • Motivate, coach, and encourage teamwork across all levels.
  • Report on performance metrics including productivity, delivery, and consumption.
  • Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and value.
  • Maintain stock levels of chemicals and consumables.
  • Participate in forecasting and conduct regular reviews.
  • Escalate production issues that may impact delivery schedules.
  • Manage shift staffing to meet operational needs.
  • Lead employee management including absence, performance, and grievances.
  • Implement first-level maintenance in line with company standards.

What will make you stand out?

  • Proven leadership experience in a production or operational environment—ideally within textiles, healthcare, or logistics.
  • Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, such as LEAN or Six Sigma.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
  • IOSH-qualified, with strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a keen eye for detail, hygiene, and safety standards.
  • Adaptable and proactive, able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with a solid background in managing performance, absence, and operational KPIs.

What's on offer?

  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Company Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On-site Parking
  • Private Medical
  • Life Assurance

  • Purpose-led career in a sustainability-focused, customer-driven organisation

  • Be part of a national success story with room to grow and lead change

  • Competitive package including circa £31,500.00 salary, team leadership responsibility, and development opportunities

Interested?

Then apply online! Your contact person:

Helena Fearnley-Brown

Tel: helena.fearnleybrown@elis.com
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